These days, we often hear kids complaining of boredom when they seem to have nothing to do. The complaints get worse when they school’s out and they have to stay home. Provide your child with educational Playstation 2 video games he can play with. Games and entertainment need not be about violence and gore.

You, as a parent, can control what goes into your child’s mind. Avoid buying him games that promote aggression. Instead, give him games where he would learn positive values and supplement his academic know how.